[Hiring] Materials Planner @Ocean Spray Cranberries

Role Description

As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for Material Requirements Planning systems for the manufacturing network. You will develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring material supplies are available at manufacturing plants. You will also manage ingredients and materials ordering and planning, support production inventory levels, and drive continuous improvement in MRP systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to implement planning processes and align on materials activities.

A Day in the Life...

• Analyze inventory requirements vs. forecast/production plan; balance system wide inventory levels and sourcing adjustments
• Analyze and develop critical planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, economic order quantity, etc.); provide direction to plant material coordinators on lead times, delivery needs, changes, contracts, safety stock levels, and scheduling agreements
• Develop and implement Material Planning processes associated with co-pack or alliance start-ups. Work with Procurement and Co-pack team to determine requirements, align on responsibilities, develop processes and provide SAP training as needed.
• Set up and maintain Material Master data in SAP; Resource accounts payable for invoicing and resolve blocked invoices; create PO’s, contracts, scheduling agreements in SAP; provide daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist in purchasing activities with vendors, Manufacturing and R&D departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain​ a plus
• Excellent communication skills​
• Problem solving abilities​
• Understanding of inventory strategies LIFO, FIFO, etc.​
• Computer skills (MS Office)​
• Inventory Management system (SAP)​
• MRP experience

Requirements

• No Minimum Education Specified
• At least 1 Year of Experience

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving